Cholesterol does a lot of great things for your body. Discover what those things are, why Dr. Sinatra changed his views about cholesterol, and why he does not recommend low-fat diets. Watch the video now.

To vilify cholesterol is a mistake, says Dr. Sinatra. Learn about the many benefits of cholesterol, which include the production of sex hormones, bile salts for digestion, and protection from infections. Watch the video now.

It's a myth that cholesterol is the bad guy when it comes to heart health, says Dr. Sinatra. Get the facts about this life-sustaining substance and find out who the bad actors really are! Watch the video now.

Dr. Sinatra explains the true culprit of heart disease, and it's not cholesterol. Get the real story about cholesterol and heart disease, and find out what you really need to avoid to protect your heart health.

Dr. Sinatra is calling for a reappraisal of all cholesterol-lowering trials after 2005 because they fail to show a strong, positive relationship between cholesterol-lowering drugs and cardiac events. Learn more.

Eating a non-inflammatory diet is the best way to ensure your heart's health. Dr. Sinatra loves the Pan-Asian, Mediterranean diet, loaded with fresh fruits, low-glycemic vegetables like broccoli and chick peas, and migratory fish. Learn more about his heart healthy eating plan.

Dr. Sinatra explains the best way to cope with stress and spare your heart. You must respect your feelings, he says, because your feelings are the truth. Learn more about Dr. Sinatra's holistic approach to stress management and heart health.

What's the best way to maintain your weight loss? Dr. Sinatra shows you how to stay on your life-long path to healthy eating, exercise, and supplementation. If you put some pounds back on along the way, don't despair, he says. Simply forgive yourself -- and start again.

The health benefits that come from connecting with Mother Nature can be enormous. Dr. Sinatra explains just how simple this is to do and how it helps to improve heart health and overall health. So, take your shoes off!

You're eating right and exercising, too. Then why have you stopped losing weight? Dr. Sinatra explains what to when you "hit the wall", a common problem for many on their weight-loss journey. It's time to step up the exercise!

The glycemic index chart and the Body Mass Index (BMI) will help you make smart and healthy food choices, and also determine your percentage of body fat. Access both tools here to help you master your weight-loss journey.

Broccoli makes the Sinatra's Super Foods list because it contains lots of phytonutrients that can protect against free radical damage that can cause cancer. Broccoli also contains heart-healthy magnesium, calcium and potassium to lower your blood pressure.

High blood pressure can be caused by hyperviscosity, or thick and sticky blood that moves slowly through the circulatory system. Research shows that the practice of Earthing (also called grounding) can thin the blood and help lower blood pressure.

To maintain heart health, you need to keep your immune system strong. But should your heart-health regimen include an annual flu shot? Dr. Sinatra recommends natural alternatives for boosting your immune system and avoiding the flu.

Cauliflower is one of Sinatra's Super Foods because of its impressive array of cancer-fighting nutrients. Cauliflower is packed with phytonutrients that can protect agains the cell damage caused by free radical stress that can lead to cancer. Cauliflower also reduces inflammation in the body, which is the core cause of heart disease.

Treating high blood pressure with prescription drugs is sometimes necessary. But if you are on a drug to lower your blood pressure, you need to be aware of how it works in the body and what common side effects you may experience.

If you're looking for something to serve this holiday season, I wanted to share my collection of heart-healthy holiday recipes. All of them are easy to make, delicious, and can be enjoyed guilt-free...

To maintain heart health, get your core nutrients from a good multinutrient formula instead of individual nutrients. Studies show that nutrients to promote heart health often work better in combination than they do separately.

Boost heart health and lower your blood pressure by maintaining a simple weight-training routine. Research shows significant heart-health benefits for those who participate in a regular weight-training program.

High blood pressure can be treated naturally, but there are times when conventional high blood pressure medications may be necessary. Learn how they work to lower blood pressure and what types of side effects you may experience.

If you eat the perfect diet; live a calm lifestyle; and avoid toxins such as pesticides, heavy metals, prescription drugs and radiation, then perhaps you wouldn't need to take additional vitamins. But we live in the modern world, and a multi is a necessity.

As a cardiac rehab nurse, I’m well versed in the heart-protective effects that estrogen has for women. And in the 1980s and 1990s, those benefits created a real dilemma for women who had to decide whether to undergo estrogen replacement therapy.

High cholesterol levels can be lowered naturally. But there are times when cholesterol medications may become necessary, and you should know how they work to lower cholesterol and what types of side effects you may experience.

Olive oil is a Sinatra's Super Food because it is so heart-healthy. It's the oil's unique combination of healthy monounsaturated fats and powerful antioxidants known as polyphenols, both of which help to block the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, which can lower your blood pressure.

To maintain heart health and lower your risk of heart disease, your diet needs to include a good amount of healthy fats, known as essential fatty acids. That’s why very low-fat and no-fat diets are not ideal for optimal heart health.

You need bypass surgery when blocked arteries lead to an unsatisfactory quality of life or a high risk of heart attack. "Unsatisfactory" in this case means frequent bouts of angina or shortness of breath with minimal exertion.

High cholesterol levels can be caused by the toxic world we live in, since exposure to environmental toxins is thought to increase the oxidation of LDL cholesterol. Learn five ways to detoxify your body that will help you lower your cholesterol levels.

If you’re one of the millions who follow a vegetarian diet—or are considering a change in that direction—it’s important to know that there is much more to being a vegetarian than simply excluding meat, fish, and fowl.

Your blood pressure reading can be affected if your blood pressure is taken while you're sitting on an exam table without arm or back support. Learn the proper position to get an accurate blood pressure reading.

Isolated systolic hypertension or ISH is when just the top number of your blood pressure reading is too high. The top number of your blood pressure reading reflects the systolic pressure, or the amount of pressure being generated when the heart is contracting.

One of the main causes of memory decline is oxidative damage at the cellular level. Fortunately, brain cells are very receptive to nutritional supplementation. There are nutrients that can preserve and boost your brain power, actually guarding against memory loss.

Cigarette smoking’s causal link to lung cancer, heart disease, and other serious illnesses is fairly undeniable at this point. In reaction, society is making things harder and harder for smokers with the intention of discouraging the habit—with some degre

Simple meditation, done at 5- to 10-minute intervals during the day, can offset the chronic release of the hormone cortisol, which raises your blood pressure and contributes to heart disease and other cardiovascular problems.

Inflammation is now regarded as a leading contributor to illnesses ranging from hay fever and arthritis to diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and heart disease. Monica Reinagel has done exhaustive research on the nutritional components of 1,600 common foods, and rated them according to scientifically validated factors related to inflammation.

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